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David Cooks
Jul 9, 2015
David Cooks  age 50 was called home to be with the Lord July 9, 2015. David was born to Solomon J.L. Cooks Sr. and  to the late Ethel R.B. Cooks on March 12, 1965. He graduated from Timken High School. He worked a variety of jobs. He was preceded  in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents, aunts and uncles,...
Hattie D Williams
Jul 8, 2015
Hattie D. Williams, 60, went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2015. She was born in Akron, Ohio on January 4, 1955 to her parents Sandy and Mary Williams. She was a lifetime resident of this community and was a member of Maranatha Bible Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sandy and Mary Williams...
Fred Johnson
Jul 7, 2015
In Loving Memory of Fred Johnson On July 6, 2015 Fred Johnson went to sleep in time. On July 7, 2015 he woke up in eternity.  Fred was born on August 31, 1926 in Conway, South Carolina to Fred and Ola Johnson.  He graduated from Whitemore High School then served in the United States Army.  He attended Xavier University of...
Sr. Pastor Harvey L Mehaffie
Jul 7, 2015
Sr. Pastor Harvey L. Mehaffie, age 77, went to be with our Heavenly Father peacefully on Thursday,  July 7, 2015, in his residence. He was born Jan. 17, 1938, to his late parents, Edward L. and Gwendolyn M. (Bartholomew) Mehaffie. He graduated from Middlebranch High School in 1956 and from Rhema Bible College in 1982, when he was ordained. He...
Jerry Williams
Jul 5, 2015
"I'm Free Now" Jerry Williams, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 5, 2015, following an extended illness. A loving, wonderful, kindhearted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Jerry knew the Lord and prayed and served Him as best he could. He was a praying man and full of wisdom. A giver of self, taking...
Frank Johnson
Jul 2, 2015
Frank Johnson age 78 departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2015. In addition to his parents Calvin and Helen (White) Johnson, Frank was preceded in death by his brother Robert, sisters Christine and Jacqueline, his daughter Mikaela Threasa Parker.  Frank served in the United States Air Force and retired from Republic Steel with 42 years of service. Frank leaves...
Donald Lee Norris
Jun 28, 2015
Donald L. Norris, age 57 of Canton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015.  Donald was born    December 30, 1958 in Canton, Ohio to the late William and Lela (Rippey) Norris Sr.  Donald enjoyed music, movies and loved spending time with family and friends.  Amidst his accolades, Donald served in the Desert Storm War and received the Kuwait Liberation Medal.  ...
Theresa (Griffin) Williams
Jun 28, 2015
Theresa Griffin Williams born on April 12, 1946 went home to be with the Lord on June 28, 2015 at Akron City Hospital. She is preceded in death by her mother, Ruth L. Griffin; brother, Ricky Griffin and nephew Bahati Griffin. She leaves to mourn her passing sons, Rodney Griffin of Columbus, Ohio, and Darrick Griffin of Akron, Ohio; daughter...
William Dodd Bentley Jr.
Jun 28, 2015
Born August 4, 1951, passed June 29, 2015 due to an  extended illness. William was a retiree of the City of  Canton as well as The Timken Company.  He was preceded in death by his mother Juanita (Anthony) Bentley,  father, William Bentley Sr.; brothers, Dale Bentley and Michael Bentley; granddaughter, Kamarri Andrews; Aunt Anna "Pearl" Thompson; nephew, Roger Copeland. He...
Pamela Denise Owens
Jun 25, 2015
Pamela Denise Owens 57, transitioned home to be with the Lord on June 25, 2015 in Phoenix, Arizona on June 25, 2015. She was born on December 30, 1957 in Akron, Ohio to her parents John Ed. and Lillie Mae Owens. She was a member of World Harvest Christian Fellowship Church. She is preceded in death by her mother, Lillie...
Deacon Norman Allan Carswell
Jun 24, 2015
Deacon Norman Allan Carswell, 65, went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2015. He was born on October 19, 1949 in Akron, Ohio to his parents Norman and Ruth Carswell. He was a member of Higher Ground Worship Center where he served as a faithful Deacon. He is preceded in death by his father, Norman Carswell and...
Eunice Josephine (Horn) Baker
Jun 23, 2015
Today we are here to celebrate the life of Eunice Josephine (Horn) Baker known to many as Ms. Green and the QUEEN of all things to her family.  Born on June 19, 1929 to the late Ella R. Horn and Roosevelt Hamilton in Marion Alabama. Eunice was blessed to have lived a long prosperous life she was a woman...
Roger Allen Mosley Sr
Jun 21, 2015
Roger Allen Mosley, Sr. 69 departed from this earthly life on June 21, 2015 in Akron, Ohio. He was born and raised and lived his entire life in Akron, Ohio. He was an avid car mechanic working for Boyer's and self employed over the span of his life. If you needed your car repaired, Roger was the neighborhood guy everyone...
Jefferson "Jeff" Jordan
Jun 20, 2015
Jefferson "Jeff" Jordan passed away suddenly on June 20, 2015.  He was the son of late Willis and Artie Lee Jordan.  Jeff was a lifetime resident of Akron, Ohio.  He attended Akron Public Schools.  Jeff was honorably discharge from U.S. Army.  He worked various jobs.  Jeff was always working with his hands making a piece of wood into something beautiful....
Ronnie R Cannon
Jun 18, 2015
Ronnie R. Cannon 55, went home to be with the Lord on June 18, 2015. He was born on March 2, 1960 in Akron, Ohio to his parents Hollis Palmer and Irene Malone. He was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves to cherish his loving memory children, Jahia Stone, Keyana Foster, LaRon Cannon, Seth Cannon, DaRon Sadler, Jahree...
Robert L Johnson
Jun 16, 2015
Robert L. Johnson was born on March 3, 1948, in Canton, Ohio, to the union of Boyce, Sr. and Bessie (Gardner) Johnson. He was the eldest of their five sons.  Bob accepted Jesus Christ into his life at an early age.  He loved singing in the children's choir, serving on the junior usher board, and participating in  Sunday school. Bob...
Bertha Nell Solomon
Jun 12, 2015
Bertha Nell Solomon, age 69 passed away on Friday, June 12, 2015, after a lengthy illness. She was born on September 4, 1945 in Tocoa, Georgia to the late Thelma Burkes. She was a kind and loving mother and a loyal and dedicated companion to her dear friend and fiancé, of 10 years, Mr. Gary Vaughn, She loved to play...
Carl L Jackson Jr.
Jun 8, 2015
Carl Lester Jackson Jr. affectionately known as CJ was born to Kim Shipp and Carl Lester Jackson Sr. on January 14, 1988 in Canton, Ohio. He made his transition to be with the Lord, Monday, June 8, at the young age of 27 years old. He was the second oldest of five children. He was baptized at a very young...
Damon Lamar Anderson
Jun 6, 2015
"Blessed are the pure in heart for they shall see God." Matthew 5:8 Damon Lamar Anderson of 935 4th Street N.W. Canton, OH, passed away June 6th, 2015. He was born April 16th, 1978, at Aultman Hospital in Canton, OH.    Damon was introduced to Jesus Christ and baptized at a very young age at Shiloh Baptist Church 1111 3rd Street...
Angeline Rice
May 30, 2015
Angeline Rice, devoted mother, proud grandmother,  loving sister, and dedicated worker, passed away on Saturday May 30, 2015. Angeline was born on March 8, 1944 in Boligee, Alabama. She later joined one of her siblings in moving to Canton, Ohio in 1970. Angeline was a tireless and selfless individual, as she dedicated over 30 years to being a State Certified...
